Huan Rong

Chapter 190 Arriving in Liangzhou

In the first year of Ningkang, in August, on the border of Di and Qin, Wuyuan County

Last year, the snowstorm brought salt trucks to the market, and countless cattle and sheep froze to death.This year, there was a severe drought again. Since June, Wuyuan City has been under fire and the heat is unbearable. No matter the grassland or the border counties close to the grassland, life is extremely sad.

Under the scorching sun, the city bricks seemed to be scorched.

The soldiers guarding the city drooped their eyelids, looking listless.Yu Xuncheng's general passed by, barely supporting his spear, and stood up straight.In less than a moment, the sweat drenched the short robe, and the person became more and more lethargic.

When the inspecting team leader left, he immediately tore open his skirt, fanned it vigorously with one hand, complained about the unusual weather, and thought that the salary from April to now has not been paid, and I don't know if it will wait until the year of the monkey.

When the team leader disappeared completely, the two corporal leaders took the lead and sat down.Seeing that the soldiers couldn't bear it anymore, they said, "Take turns to rest, you don't have to stand all the time. In such a hot day, those Donghu and Huns will not come here. After August and September, it must be cold. "

The Donghu and Xiongnu mentioned by Wu Zhang are both tribes that make up Rouran.Especially the Xiongnu tribe, nomadic around Wuyuan County all year round, encountered severe heat and cold, poor water and grass, could not survive, and often harassed Wuyuan and Shuofang generations.

The number of times increased, and the Di people who guarded the city gradually found a pattern, and they knew very well in their hearts that in the years of natural disasters, the border must be more unstable.

However, this year's summer is so hot that it is too hot to breathe.Even if the Huns wanted to grab it, they would choose it later.In this day and night, not to mention attacking with a knife, you can get dizzy after running around on a horse.

At that time, let alone robbing the population of food, I guess I will suffer from heat stroke first and fall headlong under the horse.

When the corporal chief spoke, the soldiers sat against the wall one after another, fanning the wind while passing two water bags.

The weather was too hot, there was no rain for more than a month, and the signs of drought were obvious.

All the streams near the city dried up, and the defenders drank well water.People can't get close to the well, and they have to walk several miles every day to bring back two barrels of river water.

In such a drought, the wheat seedlings in the fields have already withered, and they can only rely on food storage and hunting to survive.

"The caravan from the south hasn't come for a long time."

After the corporal drank water, he smacked his lips, tore off a piece of raised lip, piled it in his mouth and bit it, and licked the blood on his lips by the way, "It was just a robbery twice and killed a few people. Those Han people and Husbands in the Western Regions are full of guts!"

The soldiers looked at each other, and they didn't feel that this statement was wrong, but they thought it was true.

Standing on the border, the oil and water are not abundant, and you have to be ready to fight with Rouran at all times. The salary will not be paid for several months, so you have to think of ways to get the money yourself.

Previously, there were two caravans passing through the border, carrying colorful treasures on silk cloth and spices in carts.Wu Zhang was delighted to see Lie Xin, and after discussing with everyone, he put the man into the city, killed them all, and took all the goods.

After distributing this great talent and wealth, naturally he can't surpass Shangguan, the big head must be given to the team leader, and the rest will be shared among everyone.

The matter was kept confidential, and no news was released.

Everyone has tasted the benefits, their courage is getting bigger and bigger, and their methods are getting more and more ruthless, but within a few months, none of the caravans going to and from Wuyuan left safely.

There are no impervious walls in the world.

Finally, a caravan guard escaped by chance, and the news that Wuyuan County was a "den of thieves" spread rapidly.

Even if you haven't seen it with your own eyes, it's never a big mistake to be careful.

Since last month, no caravan has easily stepped into the city.Even if you want to go north, you will choose to detour.It's nothing to spend some gold and silver, the team leader gritted his teeth and endured it.

In any case, earning more money is better than losing one's life by a hundred times.

The fat sheep did not appear again, and the source of income was suddenly cut off. The Di people who defended the city were very depressed, and their psychological gap was not ordinary.

There was really nowhere to vent, so he simply attacked the Han people and miscellaneous beards in the city.The sky is high and the emperor is far away. This place is thousands of miles away from Chang'an. The court doesn't know what they have done.

After killing like this for half a month, the anger of the city guards barely dissipated, and the number of Han people and miscellaneous beards in the city decreased by a full third.The rest are trembling, fearful every day, for fear that one day the knife will fall on their own head.

It's not that they are stupid and don't know how to escape, there is really no way to escape.

It is close to the grassland, and Rouran is to the north. If you get lost and go to the north, you may be stabbed by the people of Rouran.

He wanted to escape to the land under the jurisdiction of the Qin family, but encountered a drought. Except for the nearby Shuofang County, there was no one inhabited within a hundred miles.If you are not fully prepared, you will die of thirst and starvation in the middle of the run.

Almost all of the roads before us lead to dead ends.

If you stay in the city, you can live for a few more days. If you escape outside the city, you will die under the knife of the Rouran people, or fall into the belly of a wolf and become a pile of dry bones on the grassland.

In desperation, either completely numb, or give birth to desperate madness.

The Di people who guarded the city didn't know that the Han people and Zahu who were regarded as pigs and sheep by them were driven to a desperate situation, their eyes were red, and as long as they found an opportunity, they would definitely come forward and tear them to pieces with their bare hands.

In Shen Shizhong, the enthusiasm has not diminished much, at least the sun is no longer burning like a fire.

The people in the city came out of their homes one after another, carrying poles or pushing rooster carts, and went out of the city to transport water together.

As the drought intensified, the water level of the river continued to drop. Every time people went out of the city to find water, the distance they had to travel became farther and farther.Having encountered several dangerous situations, no one dared to place orders easily.

For the sake of safety, everyone united, no matter what kind of Han people, they all went out of the city together and returned together.

The Han people are good at transportation tools, and Zahu can make good bows and arrows. The former only needs to be responsible for transportation, and the latter guards against wolves and Rouran people, as well as the Di people in Wuyuan County.

The two sides cooperated closely, shared the same hatred, and gradually became a single rope.After getting acquainted with each other, they even planned secretly, and when they were ready, they took the opportunity of transporting water and fled to the place ruled by the Qin family.

"Earlier, the Qin family didn't accept Hu people. Since the capture of Yecheng, their behavior has changed from the past. Qiang people and Jie people have come to seek refuge one after another. I heard that there are also Xianbei people."

"It's a pity that the caravan is no longer coming. I haven't heard any new news for more than a month."

"If you come, you will be slaughtered. Who dares to come?"

"It's true." A miscellaneous man sighed, "Let's not talk about caravans, how long can we be safe?"

The water transport team was very long, with more than 50 rooster carts lined up in two rows, and Han Chinese and Zahu carrying shoulder poles walked in the workshop. The front, rear and middle of the team were responsible for defense.

The Yindi people confiscated a large number of iron and bronze wares, and most of them used bone arrows and bone wares.The rare bronze wares and iron swords were either handed down from the ancestors, or they were picked up from the battlefield and were badly damaged.The craftsmen in Wuyuan City couldn't repair such weapons at all, and the Di people who guarded the city were simply "generous" and did not take them away by force.

Everyone chatted all the way while walking along the river bank.Eyes and dry waterways are all bitter.

If it goes on like this, without anyone doing anything, I will die of thirst first.I hate the generals guarding the city for occupying all the wells, and they are not allowed to take half of the barrel.

The team fell silent, and no one continued to speak.Even though he was thinking, he closed his mouth due to a dry cough in his throat.Licking the skinned lips, clenching the back molars, and not giving up for the whole family, you must find water, and you must fight for your life with God to survive!

During the break, someone suddenly exclaimed.

"Look over there!"

"Why, is there water?"

"No, turn around and look at the county town!"

The person who made the sound was horrified, even a little terrified.

Everyone's hearts sank, they followed the prestige, and their eyes widened at the same time.

In the direction of Wuyuan City, a puff of thick smoke rose at some point, it was clearly the smoke of the wolf!

"The Huns are coming?"

After being surprised, everyone changed their faces at the same time, dropped their poles and chicken carts at the same time, turned around and ran towards the city.

They don't care what the Di people are like, it doesn't matter whether they live or die, it's better to die!What they are worried about is the wives, children, and family members in the city!

Everyone was full of anxiety, regardless of their dry cough and fatigue, they ran towards the direction of rising smoke at the fastest speed.

As the distance approached, the pungent smell of thick smoke could almost be smelled.

The few Zahu who were running in the front stopped suddenly, pointed at the soldiers who were fighting with the Di people and said, "No, they are not Huns!"

The Xiongnu tribe was included in Rouran, and the inherent customs remained unchanged.In addition to tribal totems, the Huns' kuntou is the biggest feature.

The cavalry who fought against the Di people wore leather armor, most of them did not wear helmets, and it can be clearly seen that they combed their heads with hair, which is clearly the symbol of the Xianbei people!

"It's Xianbei!"

Zahu exclaimed, and the subsequent Han people stopped one after another.

Among the tribes of Rouran, there are not many Donghu Xianbei, and even King Rouran is a descendant of Donghu.

However, these Xianbei tribes were nomadic around Guangning and Shengle all the year round, and rarely approached the territory of the Huns. How could they suddenly appear in Wuyuan and fight with the Di people who guarded the city?

Even if you want to grab it, it shouldn't be here.

According to the rules on the prairie, this is over the limit!

Just when everyone was in doubt, the Di people in the city showed their defeat.

Due to the heat and neglect of precautions, the city gate was quickly breached.The Xianbei cavalry rushed in wolves, ignoring the people in the city, and exclusively killed the Di soldiers guarding the city.

Dye Tiger took the lead.

This was the first battle since joining Qin Jing, and it was also the attack he was best at, so he simply let go of his hands and feet and charged with all his strength.Immediately, like a ferocious wolf rushing into a flock of sheep, the scimitar swung across, blood splashed instantly, and a human head was brought up.

Qin Jing did not stay behind to watch the battle, but flew into the city with the Xianbei people.

The spears swept across, and the screams were mixed with the sound of bone cracking, which was endless.

Where the horses stepped, the horseshoe marks were all stained red with blood.

"Ouch-"

Seeing this scene, all the Xianbei howled like wolves.

The sound spread outside the city, and the wolves responded.

"not good!"

Zahu recovered from the shock, and said anxiously: "They are Murong Xianbei! They are attracting wolves!"

The northern land has been in war all year round, and the regimes of various ethnic groups will appear on the stage after you sing, and the alternation continues.

When Murong Xianbei was in its heyday, it once dominated the six states and fought several battles with the Di people. The Zahu and Han people living on the border knew them somewhat.

Judging from the scene in front of them, these Xianbei people did not intend to occupy the city, their purpose was only to plunder and kill people!

"When the wolves come, no one in the city can escape!"

Zahu and the Han people's eyes turned red instantly, and they rushed forward at the expense of their lives.

Halfway through the rush, I suddenly saw someone running out of the city. They were relatives and clansmen carrying parcels.The latter recognized the returning group of people, and waved hurriedly, signaling them to come over quickly.

"The cavalry of the Qin clan entered the city!"

"Come here quickly!"

"General Qin personally agreed that we can move to Pingzhou!"

Most of the people who went out of the city looked excited, followed by more than a dozen Qin family members.

Different from Ran Hu and others, they all wear short robes with a right lapel and leather armor on the outside. Although their facial features are somewhat profound, they are obviously Han Chinese.

"We are the trilogy under the command of the Qin family. In the name of Lord Lang, we will escort you to Pingzhou."

There was still thick smoke billowing in the city, and more and more Di people died under the swords of Xianbei people.

Qin Jing shot at the leader of the flying Diren team, and when he fell from mid-air, he rode forward again, raised his gun and pierced him, directly on the barrel of the gun, letting the blood flow, and soon the whole gun was dyed red, Even his gun arm.

Seeing this scene, the Xianbei people cheered again.

They respect warriors, advocate force, and are willing to submit to the strong.

The harsh living environment has given birth to the jungle of the jungle.Even if you have entered the Central Plains, the things in your bones will not change.

The cruel scene in the eyes of others made Ran Hu and the others extremely excited. Looking at Qin Jing with fiery eyes, he howled again, as if he had really become a group of murderous wolves.

"These Di people's things belong to you." Abandoning the Di people's team leader, Qin Jing shook off the blood on the spear. It was obviously a sultry weather, but the words he said made people feel chills, "Kill all people, one is not Stay! Then burn the city!"

"promise!"

The Xianbei people were even more excited.

Ranhu has gone through the battlefield, and after knowing the rising smoke, Shuofang County will definitely send reinforcements. Time does not allow delay, so he immediately divides the cavalry into two teams. One team will continue to search for the Di people in the city and must kill them all; The general's house, gold and silver were collected, and all the silk and spices that could not be taken away were burned, leaving no residue.

"go!"

A raging fire rose, and gray-black smoke quickly enveloped the city.

There was no wind blowing, and the thick smoke lingered for a long time, congealing into a dark cloud and piling up above Wuyuan City, like a sign of bad luck.

"General, I found this." Ranhu rode up to Qin Jing, and handed out a piece of sheepskin with both hands.

After taking the sheepskin and unfolding it, Qin Jing actually smiled after just a glance.

There was cruelty in the smile, even Ranhu, who had been fighting on the battlefield all year round and seeing how fierce he was, couldn't help shivering.He began to mutter in his heart, except for his appearance, Mr. Qin Silang didn't look like the Han people in his impression, he was even more fierce than the Hu people!

"This is an order to dispatch troops." Qin Jing put away the sheepskin, grabbed the spear stuck on the ground, and said, "A batch of military rations is coming, and other troops will come to change defenses. According to the time of the defense change and the marching speed of the Di people, the troops Already on the road, probably past Shuofang at this moment."

Order to transfer troops?

forage?

switch?

A few thoughts flashed by, Ran Hu's eyes lit up, like a beast seeing its prey.

No matter why Di people want to switch defenses, this is a good opportunity!

"General, do you want to continue heading west?" Ranhu clenched his scimitar tightly.

"Xiangxi!" Qin Jing nodded, "Assemble the team and rush to Shuofang!"

"promise!"

Thousands of Xianbei people quickly assembled, and the gold and silver that could not be taken away were handed over to the trilogy escorting the people and sent back to Pingzhou.Then everyone turned their horses' heads and galloped to Shuofang County.

Amidst the sound of rumbling horseshoes, the raging fire and thick smoke were left behind.

Wuyuan City fell into a sea of ​​flames, and when the fire burned out, it would eventually be reduced to ruins.

Amidst the billowing smoke, a group of prairie wolves rushed from the north, and when they saw Wuyuan City shrouded in flames and thick smoke, they howled resonantly.

Wolves are afraid of fire.

However, the wolves on the prairie know that this kind of fire is different from the fire in the sky, it symbolizes death as well as food!

Diqin's northern frontier was full of smoke, and Qin Jing led thousands of Xianbei to burn and kill them all the way. On the way, the Zahu tribe took refuge, and even met a Donghu who wanted to leave Rouran!

Fu Jian did not expect that Qin Jing would dare to go deep alone; he did not expect that the attack on Changli City by sending troops before had completely aroused the latter's ferocity and murderous intent.

Just like a ferocious beast awakened from a deep sleep, under the rage, it is impossible to turn back without killing a mountain of corpses and a sea of ​​blood.As long as Qin Jing doesn't turn his horse's head around for a day, there will be no peace in Diqin Beijiang, and the beacon fire will burn for a long time.

Eastern Jin Dynasty, Liangzhou

Huan Rong entrusted the government affairs of Youzhou and Yuzhou to Zhong Lin and Xun You, led the state soldiers to leave Xuyi, first traveled by water, then changed to land, traveling day and night, marching all the way in a hurry, and finally arrived in Liangzhou City in mid-August.

At that time, Liangzhou City was in critical condition on three sides, and Yang Liang and his son were short of troops. They did not dare to go out of the city to confront the enemy easily.

Although Liangzhou City was defended, the nearby small counties and villages suffered great disasters.

Wherever the Di people went, almost no chickens and dogs were spared, the elderly and children were killed, and the strong men who resisted were not spared.The rest of the women and half-grown boys were taken captive and reduced to sheep slaves and lowly servants.

When Huan Rong arrived, the Di people were launching a new round of attack on Zhoucheng.

The head of the city is in danger, and the gate of the city is in danger.

The situation is urgent and no delay is allowed.Huan Rong immediately ordered Diankui to lead [-] prefectural soldiers to the south gate, summon Xu Chao and Qian Shi at the same time, and order them to lead their troops into the enemy's flank.

"Warrior chariot clears the way!"

"promise!"

When the order was issued, Dian Kui and his three immediately led their troops to charge to kill.

"For the current plan, we should disperse the bandits and break the siege of the city." Jia Bing said, "When the fighting situation eases and the bandits retreat, Duke Ming can set up camp outside the city and coordinate with the city to avoid accidents."

Huan Rong nodded, stood on the shaft of the chariot, looked at the blood-stained battlefield, heard the sound of killing, and was in a trance, as if he had returned to the time of the Northern Expedition, under the city of Ye.